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| Your shortlist | DirectoriesApple Podcasts |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | Apple Podcasts is still the default directory to submit to, and skipping it means missing a huge chunk of the listening audience on iPhones. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Every podcaster, full stop, this is not optional if you want any real reach. |
| Not the best fit | Nobody, honestly, though if your show contains only content Apple rejects on policy grounds you'll have a problem. |
| The gotcha | Review and approval can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, and there's no way to speed it up once submitted. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | No additional note in the catalog. |
| Category | Directories |
| Tool type | Listening apps |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-27 |
| Next step | Visit Apple Podcasts |